Analyst, Accounting (General Accounting)

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry, owner of Coach and Kate Spade New York, is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Singapore to support monthly US GAAP closings and regional tax and compliance tasks. You will handle inter-company reconciliations, balance reconciliations in Blackline, and contribute to month-end processes across SEA.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in multinational accounting, strong MS Office skills, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.
• At least 3-5 years working experience in Accounting/Finance in a multinational company or professional accounting firms.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
• S4 SAP related general accounting and direct & indirect tax knowledge is a plus.
• Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support with the overall Tapestry US GAAP monthly closing processes in the S4 SAP systems.
• Assist with generating the Tapestry closing related deliverables and reports.
• Support in performing inter-company charge backs, matching and reconciling inter-company balances and settling down inter-company balances in cash on a gross or net basis.
• Preparation of the balance reconciliations files in the Blackline systems.
• Support with processing journal entries (SG&A accruals & etc.) as part of the month-end closing activities.
• Assist in staying compliance with the internal Tapestry SOX controls and requirements.
• Provision of the local statutory audit support under the respective local GAAPs in SEA.
• Assist with completing indirect and direct tax return filings and payments in SEA.
• Support with inventory and payroll accounting related closing tasks.
• Participation with any ad-hoc projects such as SAP enhancement, robotic automation, Tax compliance related ones & etc.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in accounting/finance

Tools

S4 SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore the possibilities across our global house of brands.

Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.

At Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to...

• Support with the overall Tapestry US GAAP monthly closing processes in the S4 SAP systems
• Assist with generating the Tapestry closing related deliverables and reports
• Support in performing inter-company charge backs, matching and reconciling inter-company balances and settling down inter-company balances in cash on a gross or net basis
• Preparation of the balance reconciliations files in the Blackline systems
• Support with processing journal entries (SG&A accruals & etc.) as part of the month-end closing activities
• Assist in staying compliance with the internal Tapestry SOX controls and requirements
• Provision of the local statutory audit support under the respective local GAAPs in SEA
• Assist with completing indirect and direct tax return filings and payments in SEA
• Support with inventory and payroll accounting related closing tasks
• Participation with any ad-hoc projects such as SAP enhancement, robotic automation, Tax compliance related ones & etc.

The accomplished individual will possess...

Education & Experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting and finance
• At least 3-5 years working experience in Accounting/Finance Department at Multinational Company or professional accounting firms
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must
• S4 SAP related general accounting and direct & indirect tax knowledge is a plus
• Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure with appropriate guidance
• Assertive, self-initiative and ability to work individually
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team player skills
• Possess ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, as this scope would cover multiple regions
• Positive work attitude and strong ethic with a capability to be a team player
• Being proactive to come up with fresh & creative ideas and new changes
• An ability to learn quickly when handling problems and issues
• Open-mindedness to embrace new changes and handle any uncertainties comfortably

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; c